GCE A LEVEL PHYSICS 7407/8 - ONLINE TUTOR SUPPORTED COURSE

Candidates for AS Level Physics study the following topics:

• Physical quantities and units
• Measurement techniques
• Kinematics
• Dynamics
• Forces, density and pressure
• Work, energy and power
• Deformation of solids
• Waves
• Superposition
• Electric fields
• Current of electricity
• D.C. circuits
• Particle and nuclear physics

Candidates for A Level Physics study the AS Level topics, including some topics in further detail, and additionally, study the following topics:

• Motion in a circle
• Gravitational fields
• Ideal gases
• Temperature
• Thermal properties of materials
• Oscillations
• Communication
• Capacitance
• Electronics
• Magnetic fields
• Electromagnetic induction
• Alternating currents
• Quantum physics

All candidates study practical skills.

These topics will be covered to prepare students for their CIE IGCSE.

Assessment, apart from the final A Level exams, will be carried out continuously throughout lessons, via homework or short tests.

Science is usually taught as a hands-on practical subject.

Students will be encouraged to think scientifically in an everyday context, making them aware of the science around them and how it can help in solving practical problems.

The number of practical experiments will be relatively restricted owing to the nature of the course (online versus conventional), but we will try to include as many practical demonstrations as possible in recorded lessons using safe household materials. Homestudy students are not advised to perform practical experiments unsupervised. Students under 18 years old MUST be supervised by a responsible adult. While practical experimentation will undoubtedly enhance a student's experience, knowledge and understanding of the subject it is not necessary to the final A Level grade to perform practical experiments at home. That said, students are required to perform practical assessments at the examination centre and so practice with practical work will potentially improve the student's final grade.

A list of examination centres is available from your teacher. Students should book their examinations as early as possible to ensure they have a place. Students should discuss with their chosen examination centre exactly what will be required, particularly with regard to practical paper 3 as examination centres have a choice in how it is administered. Being prepared and knowing exactly what to expect is key to success in examinations so obtain as much detailed information as possible and relay it to your tutor so that they can properly prepare you.